Beratsimanana is a town and commune (Malagasy: kaominina) in Madagascar. It belongs to the district of Maevatanana, which is a part of Betsiboka Region. The population of the commune was estimated to be approximately 8,000 in 2001 commune census.[2]
Beratsimanana | |
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Coordinates: 16°53′S 46°53′E / 16.883°S 46.883°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Betsiboka |
District | Maevatanana |
Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 8,000 |
Time zone | UTC3 (EAT) |
Only primary schooling is available. The majority 80% of the population of the commune are farmers, while an additional 20% receives their livelihood from raising livestock. The most important crops are rice and peanuts, while other important agricultural products are sweet potatoes and tobacco.[2]
References and notes
edit- ^ Estimated based on DEM data from Shuttle Radar Topography Mission
- ^ a b c "ILO census data". Cornell University. 2002. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
16°53′S 46°53′E / 16.883°S 46.883°E